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Daily Archives: November 23, 2018
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Intervene and Allow Ban on Transgender Troops to Go Into Effect
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Intervene and Allow Ban on Transgender Troops to Go Into Effect
Perhaps eyeing its new more conservative line-up, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court of the United States to take up a proposed ban on transgender troops, one that has so far been shot down by the federal court system.
The Washington Post reports: ‘Solicitor General Noel J. Francisco asked the justices to consolidate the challenges to the ban — which so far have been successful in lower courts — and rule on the issue in its current term. The challenges are to the administration’s order that would prohibit transgender men and women from enlisting, possibly subject current service members to discharge and deny certain medical care. The order reverses an Obama administration policy allowing transgender men and women to serve openly and to receive funding for sex-reassignment surgery.’
The move is Trump’s latest attempt to deny transgender rights.
The administration’s request comes in the wake of an October memo detailing a proposal to legally erase transgender people by creating a federal legal definition of gender, first published in a report in the New York Times.
The NYT: “The department argued in its memo that key government agencies needed to adopt an explicit and uniform definition of gender as determined ‘on a biological basis that is clear, grounded in science, objective and administrable.’ The agency’s proposed definition would define sex as either male or female, unchangeable, and determined by the genitals that a person is born with, according to a draft reviewed by The Times. Any dispute about one’s sex would have to be clarified using genetic testing.”
According to the memo seen by the NYT, the Department of Health and Human Services is proposing that “Sex means a person’s status as male or female based on immutable biological traits identifiable by or before birth. The sex listed on a person’s birth certificate, as originally issued, shall constitute definitive proof of a person’s sex unless rebutted by reliable genetic evidence.”
READ THIS: Trump Plans to Legally Abolish Transgender People, Define Gender by Genitalia at Birth: Memo
Trump spoke to reporters last week about the memo: “We’re looking at it. We have a lot of different concepts right now. They have a lot of different things happening with respect to transgender right now. You know that as well as I do, and we’re looking at it very seriously. I’m protecting everybody. You know what I’m doing? I’m protecting everybody. I want to protect our country.”
On the heels of the memo the Justice Department filed a brief arguing that businesses can discriminate against workers because they are transgender. The Trump administration is also reportedly moving to have the word “gender” removed from United Nations documents and replaced with the word “woman”.
All this follows a series of efforts the Trump administration has been making to remove and restrict the rights of transgender individuals in multiple areas, including military service, federal prison rights, health care, schools, the CDC, and the judiciary.
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The U.S. is denying marriage benefits to this gay widower, so he’s suing the government
Bermuda, Alexander Skarsgard, Barry Levine, Ariana Grande, James Groom, Nancy Pelosi: HOT LINKS
Bermuda, Alexander Skarsgard, Barry Levine, Ariana Grande, James Groom, Nancy Pelosi: HOT LINKS
THANKFUL FOR WHAT? Trump says he’s thankful for himself: “For having a great family, and for having made a tremendous difference in this country. I’ve made a tremendous difference in this country. This country is so much stronger now than when I took office you wouldn’t believe it. I mean you see it, but so much stronger that people can’t even believe it.”
BARRY LEVINE. Former National Enquirer editor penning tell-all about Trump: ‘A source says that the book will look into “Trump and his women,” although other insiders tell us that it could be more wide-ranging, even looking at the formerly cozy relationship between the Enquirer’s owner, David Pecker, and Trump. That said, it’s unclear exactly what Levine’s contract with the Enquirer would allow him to reveal about Pecker.
LITTLE MIX UP. Ariana Grande and Piers Morgan are in a Twitter feud.
TURKEY DAY. Madonna spent it in Malawi will all six of her kids.
PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS. Nine Dems threaten to withhold support for Pelosi’s Speakership: ‘Democratic members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus are warning House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) she won’t win their votes for speaker if she doesn’t back their proposed rules changes. “We will only vote for a speaker candidate who supports ‘Break the Gridlock’ rules changes,” the group of nine Democrats said in a statement Friday.’
JAMAL KHASHOGGI. Trump denies CIA implicated Saudi prince in journalist’s murder: ‘President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the CIA did not reach a conclusion about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s involvement in the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, adding during a teleconference with military members that Salman “regretted the death more than I do.”’
BERMUDA. Government loses battle to keep marriage between a man and a woman: ‘The Court of Appeal dismissed the government’s claim that former Chief Justice Ian Kawaley erred in a ruling that reopened the door for same-sex marriage. The packed courtroom erupted with cheers as Sir Scott Baker, president of the Court of Appeal, announced the decision. They broke into cheers again half an hour later when the court refused to stay the effect of its judgment, meaning same-sex marriage is now legal in Bermuda.’
HILLARY CLINTON. On FOX News: ‘“You watch Fox News, it’s always, ‘Something terrible is about to happen’, ‘Something terrible did happen’, ‘These people are doing all these awful things’. It is totally divorced from reality, but it is superb propaganda. I don’t know the best way to puncture that. You have to hope that reality catches up with politics and entertainment at some point.”’
LONDON. City bans junk food advertising on public transportation: ‘Restrictions will come into force February 25 and will cover all advertising for foods and non-alcoholic drinks high in fat, salt and sugar. This will include products such as chocolate bars, sugary drinks and burgers. Khan proposed the ban in May and the mayor’s online discussion platform, Talk London, received 1,500 responses to the consultation, with an 82% approval rating for the proposal.’
JAMES GROOM. He’s fully stripped down in Robin Hood: The Rebellion.
PROUD BOYS. Gavin McInnes claims he quit the alt-right group. ‘In a sometimes rambling video, McInnes referenced the Guardian story and the prosecution of seven group members over a street brawl in New York city in October, as he offered reasons for resigning from the group. “As of today … I am officially disassociating myself from the Proud Boys,” he began. Referencing the New York group as the “NYC Nine”, McInnes said: “I am told by my legal team and law enforcement that this gesture could help alleviate their sentencing.”’
TRAILER OF THE DAY. The Intruder.
SLANG CLASS OF THE DAY. Swedish slang from Alexander Skarsgard.
FRIDAY FLASH. McKenzie Jr.
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A bit of a ‘domestic’
A bit of a ‘domestic’
* RICHARD M (Over 8 MILLION VIEWS) posted a photo:
A case of a lovers’ tiff @ the 2017 Liverpool Pride event.
Thankfully, before any handbags were swung or any claws were drawn, it (eventually) all ended amicably.
Congratulations to Chris and Robin from Wisconsin & Illinois!
Congratulations to Chris and Robin from Wisconsin & Illinois!
When it’s real, it’s effortless. Chris can certainly attest to this. He writes: “Robin and I started messaging each other on Zoosk, and the next thing you know, we exchanged phone numbers and just hit it off. Everything flowed without effort. I knew then that I had to overlook the 350 miles between us and take a chance. For the
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Trump is going to be royally pissed when he sees Ben & Jerry’s newest flavor
Trump is going to be royally pissed when he sees Ben & Jerry’s newest flavor
Sweet resistence.
Disney’s ‘Live-Action’ ‘Lion King’ Teaser Has Arrived: WATCH
Disney’s ‘Live-Action’ ‘Lion King’ Teaser Has Arrived: WATCH
Disney released the first teaser for its “live-action” version of The Lion King (although it seems to be mostly CGI) which reaches theaters on July 19, directed by Jon Favreau. The shots in this teaser will seem familiar to those who know the original as its very much a dedicated shot-for-shot tribute.
The film stars Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Billy Eichner as Timon and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa. Also co-starring are Alfre Woodard, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key and John Kani.
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The GLAAD Wrap: ‘The Favourite’ in theaters, first footage of the new Batwoman, and more!
The GLAAD Wrap: ‘The Favourite’ in theaters, first footage of the new Batwoman, and more!
Photo Credit: Fox Searchlight
Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!
1) On Friday, Yorgos Lanthimos’ newest film The Favourite opens into limited theaters. With an all-star cast of Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone, the film takes place in 18th century England and centers on the relationship between Queen Anne (Colman) and Duchess Sarah Churchill (Weisz), and how the arrival of Sarah’s cousin (Stone) threatens this. The film will be playing in New York and Los Angeles this weekend, and will extend to further cities in the coming weeks.
2) It was announced this week that out pansexual singer, actress, and producer Janelle Monae’s production company Wondaland has signed a deal with Universal Pictures. The deal will focus on elevating underrepresented voices in multi-genre content. Monae’s voice is already an important one in pop culture, and having her team up with a major Hollywood studio promises further stories that need to be told.
3) A new trailer has been realeased for the DC Arrowverse crossover event, and with it, the first footage of out actor Ruby Rose’s Batwoman. An iconic lesbian superhero from the comics, Batwoman will debut in the now annual crossover between the CW’s Supergirl, Arrow, and The Flash, entitled “Elseworlds.” Ideally, Batwoman will continue on to helm her own series. “Elseworlds” will begin airing on Sunday, December 9.
4) A full length trailer has been released for the upcoming season four of Syfy’s The Magicians. Last season of the fantasy series saw the gang working to restore magic to the world, only to have it be rationed at the last second and their memories wiped. Season four continues to follows the ensemble, who also have to deal with the fact that queer character Eliot has been temporarily possessed. The Magicians returns on January 23.
5) Web series Such Busy Queers is currently fundraising for further production. The show follows a group queer folks in a Midwestern city, going about their lives and intertwining with various relationships. The show seeks to prioritize stories of Black, trans, and people of color who shape the queer community. To learn more about the web series and how to contribute, click here.
November 23, 2018
Issues:
www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-favourite-theaters-first-footage-new-batwoman-and-more
On being Dressed In Public
On being Dressed In Public
Julie Bracken posted a photo:
Oh what a tangled Web we weave
When first we (cross)dress with ease
We put on hose, and high-heeled shoes
padding and wigs and makeup we use.
We look like women, those who try to pass
We get quizzical looks, and some will ask
What are you doing? Why is it this that you do?
Some of us know. Some don’t have a clue.
Me, I’m happy for those that ask why
It may be hard, but I will certainly try
For is it not wonderful when we find
Someone with an open mind?
Makeup and styling by the talented Kelayla of www.transvista.co.uk/
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